Anterior Porcelain and Composite Bridges

Patient 1

Problem: This 25-year-old female had retained baby canines (upper) and a gappy smile that she wanted corrected. Budget prevented her from getting a combination of porcelain veneers and dental implants, so a porcelain (zirconia) bridge was prescribed. This would correct her esthetic issues all at once.

Solution: The baby canines were removed (they had no root left), and two porcelain bridges were placed, one on each side. This allowed the formation of a more dominant canine shape, as well as corrected the gappiness of her smile. The front two teeth were not touched (central incisors). Fixing the gappiness brought the patient happiness! =)